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Belt buckle

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

The belt buckle features a leaf-shaped design. The leaf has a stem on the left. The leaf's surface depicts three people on horseback. Intricate designs and patterns adorn the leaf. Swirling shapes form the leaf's edges. The belt buckle appears to be made of metal. The buckle is shown against a white background.

Artwork Details

Date
19th–20th century
Medium
Silvered bronze
Culture
China
Dimensions
600 × 299 px
Public Domain
Yes
Museum Record
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